Cost of living in Rajkot (India) is 66% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada)
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| Food in Rajkot (India) is 64% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rajkot (India) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ₨249 (C$4.16) | C$17 | 75% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ₨238 (C$3.97) | C$12 | 66% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ₨139 (C$2.32) | C$7 | 65% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ₨53 (C$0.89) | C$2.43 | 63% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ₨98 (C$1.63) | C$3.97 | 59% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ₨49 (C$0.81) | C$2.82 | 71% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ₨314 (C$5.24) | C$13 | 59% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ₨114 (C$1.91) | C$3.21 | 41% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ₨25 (C$0.41) | C$1.89 | 78% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ₨125 (C$2.09) | C$3.29 | 37% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ₨745 (C$12) | C$19 | 36% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ₨82 (C$1.38) | C$2.64 | 48% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ₨31 (C$0.53) | C$2.63 | 80% |
| Housing in Rajkot (India) is 76% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Rajkot (India) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨21,874 (C$365) | C$1,961 | 81% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨20,499 (C$342) | C$1,723 | 80% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ₨2,530 (C$42) | C$209 | 80% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨22,626 (C$377) | C$1,579 | 76% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨15,697 (C$262) | C$1,147 | 77% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ₨978 (C$16) | C$78 | 79% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ₨1,008 (C$17) | C$64 | 74% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ₨36,899 (C$616) | C$464 | 33% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨10,530 (C$176) | C$152 | 16% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ₨320 (C$5.34) | C$13 | 58% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ₨390 (C$7) | C$25 | 74% |
| Clothes in Rajkot (India) is 55% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Rajkot (India) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ₨3,096 (C$52) | C$72 | 28% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ₨1,700 (C$28) | C$83 | 66% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨5,597 (C$93) | C$122 | 24% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ₨3,203 (C$53) | C$129 | 58% |
| Transportation in Rajkot (India) is 61% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Rajkot (India) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ₨1,029,470 (C$17,176) | C$21,915 | 22% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ₨70 (C$1.17) | C$1.24 | 5% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ₨668 (C$11) | C$67 | 83% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ₨152 (C$2.54) | C$23 | 89% |
| Personal Care in Rajkot (India) is 66% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Rajkot (India) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨100 (C$1.67) | C$11 | 85% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ₨273 (C$4.55) | C$21 | 78% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ₨635 (C$11) | C$103 | 90% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ₨269 (C$4.50) | C$8 | 46% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ₨210 (C$3.50) | C$5.11 | 31% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ₨255 (C$4.26) | C$7 | 38% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ₨132 (C$2.21) | C$5.33 | 59% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ₨73 (C$1.21) | C$2.48 | 51% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨223 (C$3.72) | C$25 | 85% |
| Entertainment in Rajkot (India) is 59% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||
| Rajkot (India) | Kelowna (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ₨671 (C$11) | C$52 | 79% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ₨485 (C$8) | C$26 | 69% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ₨4,909 (C$82) | C$124 | 34% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ₨1,143 (C$19) | C$87 | 78% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ₨254 (C$4.24) | C$9 | 55% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨154 (C$2.56) | C$5.39 | 52% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ₨140 (C$2.33) | C$7 | 66% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ₨51,099 (C$853) | C$610 | 40% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ₨2.84 (C$0.05) | C$0.40 | 88% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ₨1,704 (C$28) | C$54 | 47% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ₨194 (C$3.24) | C$12 | 72% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$2,040 (₨122,278) in Rajkot.